Are you a hands-on Product Developer who loves turning design concepts into real, manufacturable products? Are you a hands-on Product Developer who loves turning design concepts into real, manufacturable products? This role sits at the intersection of design, materials, and manufacturing—focused on execution, not pure engineering.

You'll work closely with Designers and Category Managers to bring Umbra products from concept to shelf, balancing design intent, cost, and production realities. Collaborate with Product Development, Category Managers, and Design teams to refine product details, materials, and construction Conduct hands-on product testing to ensure functionality, durability, and usability Work through real-world product challenges related to materials, construction, and assembly Make informed product development decisions to improve efficiency for production and reduce cost while maintaining design intent Post Secondary degree/diploma in Industrial Design or Product Development Minimum 2-3 years of working experience in hands-on consumer product development Strong understanding of materials and how products are physically made Proficient skills in SolidWorks, or other 3D data software Good understanding of Photoshop, Illustrator and Microsoft Office Track open projects and manage design milestones Maintain and update product data and drawings for production using SolidWorks and other internal systems (Jira, Flex, PowerPoint, AI tools, Illustrator) Maintain Product Knowledge files, Umbra Brand Standards (UIL/UBL),



and SolidWorks/CAD master templates Provide training and technical support to Designers as required Participate in regular meetings with Head Office Category Management and Design teams Collaborate with the China Product Development team on ongoing projects Conduct research on new materials, manufacturing methods, and production techniques Work closely with Project Managers, Category Managers, Designers and Marketing to support new product initiatives Able to understand Umbra's requirement in quality, visual appearance, and functionality to guarantee developed product meets the design intent and support the Umbra Brand Solid organization skills and a sense of urgency with a customer service mindset 6-month performance reviews ~ Success and reception of recent products on time and with good quality This is a hands-on product development focused on physical products, prototyping, and manufacturing execution. Candidates with primarily theoretical or engineering-only backgrounds without hands-on product development experience may not be a fit.

We offer competitive compensation, incentive programs, group benefits and RRSP, continuous learning opportunities, an on-site gourmet café, full gym facilities, and a design-driven culture with global reach. A leading global design company, inspired and driven to perform We share a vision of creating original, modern, casual and affordable design for every room in the home.

Use of Al: Umbra may use artificial intelligence (Al) tools to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting candidates for this role. These tools are designed to support - but not replace - human decision-making.

📌 Product Developer/Software (Toronto)
🏢 Umbra
📍 Toronto